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A battery bank change is slated for the E-Z-GO 2FIVE LSV (Low Speed Electric Vehicle) scheduled for early spring 2014. This change in their standard 48 volt battery bank will take effect on March 1, 2014.

Club Car, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, announced that its 2014 line of Carryall utility vehicles has been reengineered and restyled with a more powerful engine, a high-efficiency charging system and a bed box that protects and organizes equipment.

updating the model’s classic look and proven performance and offering a host of enhancements to make the vehicle even more fun for the family, whether it’s crossing the fairways of the golf course or traversing the neighborhood paths.

At the PGA Merchandise Show 2013, E-Z-GO displayed its new 72 Volt AC power system which will soon be available as an option within their “Terrain” utility vehicle product line. The 72 Volt AC power system features an Iskra motor, Curtis Instruments AC electronic speed controller, and nine 8 volt batteries. Continue reading →

With Asian markets commanding an increasing share of the world’s manufacturing base, it’s no surprise to see new golf cars and electric vehicles emerging from those regions. One such manufacturer present at the 2006 PGA Show in Orlando is Fairplay Electric Cars. We had the opportunity to meet the importer’s staff, view their vehicles on display and examine the new competition in the global electric vehicle market. Continue reading →

In 2002 Yamaha opened a new state of the art manufacturing facility in Newnan, GA. For 2003 they re-vamped the steering, front suspension and power plants of their electric & gas golf cars. As an encore, in 2004 they have introduced a total of five new utility trucks. Eight if you include the three new offerings from Yamaha Motor Sports, all made in Newnan. This doesnt sound like a company that is going away. Continue reading →

There were no Chinese golf cars or utility type vehicles at the PGA show. But that doesn’t mean that these cars are not in the United States. In fact we were able to see, drive and test two different Chinese electric vehicles. We still don’t know a great deal about them but here is what we found. Continue reading →

The Model Tee Widetrack Freedom Rider is manufactured by USA Golf Products, Inc in Grass Valley, CA. We reviewed this ADA golf car on their website some time ago. This was the first year that the car was shown at the PGA Show in Orlando. We were not able to drive the car but these are our observations from the show. Continue reading →

50 years! In 1954 Beverly Dolan and his brother Billy founded the E-Z-GO Golf Car Company in Augusta, Georgia. Golf was on the verge of becoming a national mania and the traditional bag toting caddie system could not keep up. Continue reading →

Introducing The Summit SeriesColumbia ParCar Golf Company has taken a bold step forward by intoducing a new line of electric vehicles they call the “Summit Line” to meet the growing need of neighborhood transportation. Continue reading →